Arrowhead Middle vs Paola Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students
Paola Middle
Paola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Middle Kansas City, Kansas | Paola Middle Paola, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 205 | #96 of 205 |
| National rank | #13388 of 15,369 | #10351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 25% |
| city | Kansas City | Paola |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paola Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 22.1).
- •Paola Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Paola Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Paola Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 77.7%).
- •Paola Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Paola Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 412.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowhead Middle better than Paola Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paola Middle ranks higher (37.6 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowhead Middle and Paola Middle?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Paola in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Middle: 412. Paola Middle: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Middle and Paola Middle rank in Kansas?
Arrowhead Middle is 172nd of 205 and Paola Middle is 96th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).